Mistletoe Margarita – a festive margarita with cranberry juice, citrus, orange‑flavored liqueur and plenty of your favorite tequila!
The holidays bring gatherings, and a bright cocktail is an easy way to make any party feel special. The Mistletoe Margarita pairs cranberry and citrus with an orange liqueur and tequila for a refreshing, festive drink. No actual mistletoe is required—just red cranberries, green rosemary and a cheerful presentation.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This cocktail is versatile and crowd‑friendly. A few reasons it’s perfect for holiday entertaining:
- You can make it by the pitcher for a crowd or mix individual servings — quantities for both are in the recipe card.
- Serve it on the rocks or frozen. The blended version is frosty and festive even in winter.
- You control the sweetness. Simple syrup is optional—start without it and add to taste if needed.
What You’ll Need
- Tequila — a good-quality silver (blanco) tequila works best; avoid the very cheapest bottles.
- Triple sec or Cointreau — orange‑flavored liqueur.
- Cranberry juice.
- Fresh lime juice.
- Simple syrup (optional).
- Ice.
- Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish.
How To Make A Mistletoe Margarita
- For a pitcher: stir together tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice until well blended. For single servings: add the same ingredients to a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain. Taste and add simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig and lime wedges.
How To Sugar The Rim Of The Glass
- Cut a fresh lime slice.
- Run the lime around the rim of the glass to moisten it.
- Pour sugar into a shallow dish slightly wider than the glass opening.
- Dip the moistened rim in sugar so it sticks. Use a pitcher (or careful pouring) when filling the glass to keep the rim intact.
How To Make Frozen Margaritas
For frozen margaritas, add the ingredients to a blender with 3–4 cups of ice and blend until frosty and slushy. Pour into prepared glasses and garnish as desired.
More Fun Holiday Drink Recipes
- Winter White Cosmo
- Christmas Margarita
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Cranberry Mojito
- Holiday Moscow Mule
- Christmas Punch
- Holiday Wine Spritzer
- Christmas Sangria
Mistletoe Margarita
Ingredients
Pitcher
- 3/4 cup tequila (silver or blanco)
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup simple syrup (optional, to taste)
Single
- 1.5 oz tequila (silver or blanco)
- 1 oz triple sec
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
Garnish
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprig
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- For a pitcher: stir tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice together until combined. For single servings: combine the same ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well and strain. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup if desired.
- Serve over ice in prepared glasses. Garnish with cranberries, a rosemary sprig and lime wedges.
Notes
To make frozen margaritas, place all ingredients in a blender with 3–4 cups of ice and blend until slushy. Pour into prepared glasses and garnish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guide only.
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